polymorphic

adjective

poly·​mor·​phic ˌpäl-i-ˈmȯr-fik How to pronounce polymorphic (audio)
: of, relating to, or having polymorphism
a polymorphic species
a polymorphic genetic locus
polymorphic proteins
polymorphically
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adverb

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“Polymorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polymorphic. Accessed 9 Feb. 2023.

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